How Do Sociological Researchers Define the Term Dependent Variable

question 33

Multiple Choice

How do sociological researchers define the term dependent variable?

• A) A dependent variable is the aspect of the hypothesis that researchers expect will have a positive correlation to other variables under study.
• B) A dependent variable is the aspect of the hypothesis that researchers expect to fluctuate in relation to other variables under study.
• C) A dependent variable is a variable that is artificially created by researchers to simulate real-life situations.
• D) A dependent variable is a variable that does not exist in real life.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes how societies deal with the unknown, with high avoidance indicating a preference for clear rules and low avoidance reflecting more comfort with ambiguity.

Cultural Relativism

The perspective that beliefs, morals, and ethics are relative to each individual within his or her own social context.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Behavioral Economics

A field of economic research that examines the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decisions.